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That has been a problem ever since Markov lost his offensive magic because of his many injuries.

I agree that to be successful a team needs contribution from the backend. I think for the future PK Suban should be that factor. PG needs to get a BIG shutdown D with a mean streak and a BIG forward with soft hands and a willingness to go to the FRONT of the net.

Have to respectfully disagree on the top two line formation Ian. JM did not play AK and Pouliot on the top lines last game and benched Pouliot for the third period. I love the work ethic of our plumbers but we need GOALS right now. Defensive play is all well and good but you have to score to win.

AK and Pouliot for all their many faults have skill and CAN put the puck in the net when opportunity is there. Moore, Moen, Pyatt and Laps could not hit a barn door with a puck from ten feet.

The Pens’ objective was not to impressive everyone, they did what was necessary to win.

As for the reasons for the loss, I’m sure there are several although I would put the blame primarily on taking unnecessary penalties and lack of execution on the PP (prior to the 6 on 4 in the last minute). Letting Fleury see all incoming shots did not help either, so yes, that definitely needs to change if they expect different results on Monday.

i was going to answer it. agreed, pk you can understand but Bergeron your paying for the shot only. first he wont shoot often, when he does only 10% of his shots are on net, and 80% of those shots on goal are goals. conclusion; shoot more often, on net please.

One of the biggest problem is our D can’t shoot the puck, no one has a good shot, and no one ever hits the net most importantly. As opposed to pittsburgh where letang and gonchar hit often, and scored both goals last game